There's an old Malay saying: Harimau mati meninggalkan belang, manusia mati meninggalkan nama. - There are some names of truly great people that I wish I could shout from the rooftops...
I notice that the friends who stick by me through the bad times, while diverse in every possible way, have one similar trait. They don't make promises lightly. They are all reluctant in their niceties to others - I noticed that eventhough there are times when they can easily offer assistance, they sit quiet. A lesser person may think of them as selfish and cold. Having known them for some time now, I notice that these friends of mine only offer when they know they can fulfill their promise - and when they do, they commit all the way to keeping that promise, no matter how miniscule the task.
Life is too short for words to go unsaid. To these friends who have loved me so much (you all know who you are...), I am amazed at your kindness, your understanding and your acceptance. I am so glad to have met you and am so thankful for your trust, your loyalty and your friendship.
Thank you...
Posted by Najah Nasseri at 2003年10月05日 22:17 | TrackBackHadith tells us that when someone loves his brother in faith, he must tell him of his love (Abu Daud; Kitab-al-Adab; Tirmidhi; Kitab-al-Zuhd).
A man was sitting with our Holy Prophet when another one passed. The sitting one said, "O Messenger of Allah! I love this man." The Prophet said, "Have you told him?" The man said, "No." The Prophet said, "Tell him!" The man rose to his feet and went to the man who was passing by and said, "I love you for the sake of Allah." He said, "May Allah whom you love, love you in return!"
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http://johnw.host.sk/articles/hadith_sunnah/to_love_for_the_sake_of_allah.htm
http://www.zawaj.com/siddiqua/8-1-2001.html